Discover the Louellen Woughter Nature Preserve – Waterford Township, MI Register

Date and Time:
Sat, Jun 14, 2025; 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM  (Eastern)

Organized By: Southeast Michigan Group

Location: 7350 Cooley Lake Rd, Waterford Township, MI 48327, USA

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Event Organizers:
Ken Jacobsen
   gonewanderingwild@gmail.com
   (248) 302-8275

Join us for a peaceful and meaningful hike through the Louellen Woughter Nature Preserve, a 57-acre natural sanctuary located on the north end of Oakland Community College’s Highland Lakes campus in Waterford Township. This campus is closing and the college may sell the property to developers. Come learn about our efforts to save this beloved preserve.

We will be hiking through a mix of woodlands, wetlands, and open meadows, offering a tranquil setting for nature enthusiasts and families alike. Named in honor of Louellen Woughter, a dedicated biology professor, the preserve stands as a testament to the importance of environmental education and conservation. 

Our hike will explore the diverse habitats within the preserve, providing opportunities to observe local flora and fauna, and to appreciate the natural beauty of this unique area.

Meeting Location:
• Time: 8:45 AM to approximately 11:30 AM

• Parking: Park at 7350 Cooley Lake Rd, Waterford Township, MI 48327 on the north end of campus by the Louellen Woughter Nature Preserve sign.

Hike Leader:
For questions, call or text hike leader Sudha Ganesh at (248) 219-3243. Please arrive at 9:45 a.m. so we can begin promptly at 10:00 a.m..

Participation Details:
For all our hikes, please remember to bring comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, food, and the season’s weather appropriate clothing. Participation in Sierra Club activities requires registration and acceptance of a waiver, which you can complete online at the link above. 

Cancellation Policy:
The hike will proceed rain, snow, or shine. However, if an Extreme Weather Warning is issued by the National Weather Service, the hike will be canceled for safety reasons.

Park Pass Information:
When visiting a Michigan State Park, a Recreation Passport is required. The cost per vehicle is $14 when purchased during license plate registration renewal through the Secretary of State. Entrance to Metroparks requires a $40 annual pass or a $10 day pass. You may be able to purchase a day or annual pass at the park entrance booth.

Hikes are free and open to the public. However, sometimes we do activities that require a fee which would be noted in the description of the event.

Leaders Contact Info:

Ken Jacobsen (Chair)

Mobile: 248-302-8275 

Email: sierra.club.semg@gmail.com

Susha Ganesh (Leader)

Mobile: (248) 219-3243.

Email: Cecilia.Garcia@sierraclub.org

Level: Moderate